The Blaster Retrospective - 14 Years of Prop Making

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  • @punishedprops
    @punishedprops  ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Thank you all for the absolutely delightful comments. I'm doing my best to read them all.

    • @peterclegg2609
      @peterclegg2609 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your skills humble me beyond reason, I keep working to achieve a tiny fraction of them.

    • @DeaconXPS
      @DeaconXPS ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 2015 Dist 9 rifle is how I found you!! Id been following Adam for some years and this Bill guy pops up with a killer prop. I subscribed immediately. You guys are great and we very much appreciate all of the creative and instructional content you work so hard to provide.

  • @punishedprops
    @punishedprops  ปีที่แล้ว +32

    The 3D printed Rattler winner has been chosen! Thank you to all who were interested.

    • @transmutedelf7453
      @transmutedelf7453 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the opportunity.

    • @whitewolfmystery
      @whitewolfmystery ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You got someone trying to pose as you guys, they're going around telling people to message them on telegram

    • @MDigitalProductions
      @MDigitalProductions ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh no some scammer is already going around posing as you guys its so unfortunate.

  • @deanhensley1317
    @deanhensley1317 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Starfield Rattler has to be my favorite blaster you have done, just the culmination of all your years of work! Really turned out an awesome prop!

  • @SGTwafflez
    @SGTwafflez ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The District 9 rifle will always be my favourite, I remember tuning into your live streams at the time just so I could get a peak at how it was coming along. Amazing to see where you've come Bill! Here's to the many years and many blasters yet to go!

  • @CommanderPoptart
    @CommanderPoptart ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite is the noisy cricket! The amount of patience and delicacy to make something that small is astounding!

  • @ryanzahradnik2003
    @ryanzahradnik2003 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always blown away by your projects. Thanks for all the great projects and ideas. Think the noisy cricket is probably my favorite.

  • @splatpixel
    @splatpixel ปีที่แล้ว

    Vash the Stampede's gun was my favorite. I love how you went into details to get the mechanisms to function properly. I still go back to rewatch it again from time to time.

  • @Walletau
    @Walletau ปีที่แล้ว

    The evolution of skills is examplary. Thanks for the creative juices over the years. I know there were some rough one's but I'm glad you're posting and making. Stay awesome.

  • @rampynt
    @rampynt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The sheer creativity, skill, and perseverance required for this craft is so inspiring. It also gives us more blade runner-inspired props which is always welcome

  • @maximilliondevonshire3272
    @maximilliondevonshire3272 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vash's revolver looks so good, and the sophistication of the mechanisms put it as the number one. I started watching the channel when you did Rey's blaster and have learned a ton in the subsequent years. Thank you, Bill and Brit, for all you do!

  • @NobleGas_54
    @NobleGas_54 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've tried my hand at casting and it's way more difficult than the guide books make it sound. How you managed to make Deckard's gun so smooth with no paint or filler is beyond me and it's truly what makes that prop so special. Excellent work!

  • @ThePropSlayer
    @ThePropSlayer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That one you made from a gas powered air soft pistol is hands down the best, super easy to modify and a great intro for someone looking to get into prop making

  • @drthmrl1
    @drthmrl1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just adore the noisy cricket. It is by far my favorite gun build you did. I loved watching your process when making it.

  • @theman5298
    @theman5298 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Rattler just came in the mail, and it looks absolutely fantastic! Thanks so much again

  • @TheRealAlpha2
    @TheRealAlpha2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Each and every one of them shows how much your methods have improved from one cycle to the next I think by far my favorite is Vash's weapon, but anything where you can actually pull the trigger or has some extra function like an ejecting magazine or spinning chamber gives me the happy feelings.

  • @zakkshrout4461
    @zakkshrout4461 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its so awesome to see the evolution of your process. I actually started watching your channel with the destiny rifle that melted. Watching your videos really stepped up how i build and customize my own props. Thank you, your wife, and everyone involved for making such great content.

  • @katealexander7278
    @katealexander7278 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always had a soft spot of the unkempt herald build, really helped me get the confidence to try more advanced foam builds.

  • @DontDrinkTheLava
    @DontDrinkTheLava ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Blade Runner blaster will always be my favorite video of yours, I think. I love how you challenged yourself to make a prop without using any paint or glue.

  • @ThePirateviking
    @ThePirateviking ปีที่แล้ว

    Rey's blaster will always give me the happy mostly for watching people's faces as you gave them away. A genuine delight

  • @MrTheMighty
    @MrTheMighty ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That Vash the Stampede revolver absolutely has to be my favorite. That was my favorite anime series for a long time, and with the functioning mechanism and everything you added in pushes it from "amazing" to "holy crap!"

  • @jacobfisher8030
    @jacobfisher8030 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the blade runner blaster! With all the molds and design iterations it's almost like it was actually mass produced!

  • @MikeLynchMakes
    @MikeLynchMakes ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still to this day my favorite has been the Bladerunner Blaster. The kit you put together is astounding and highlighted how skilled you are in your craft. Second favorite though is the Boolean Gemini, so many great techniques in that build.

  • @TheDarthChief
    @TheDarthChief ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really cool to see your maker journey through the medium of blasters. You can see the growth from prop to prop. I always loved your Airsoft'd Dead Man Walking. I'm a big airsoft/Destiny fan and I love seeing prop guns with proper rail action.

  • @rily8329
    @rily8329 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mal's Liberty Hammer is 1000% my favorite, I've loved it since I first layed eyes on it. The blend of old west revolver and scifi blaster is just *chefs kiss*

  • @dawsonshawmusic
    @dawsonshawmusic ปีที่แล้ว

    The Rattler!!! I live in Sultan, one town over from Monroe which is one town over from Snohomish. We're practically neighbors! So proud to be neighbors with the most impressive artists I've ever seen! You inspire me to make things.

  • @kennyH20
    @kennyH20 ปีที่แล้ว

    Noisy Cricket!!!! Love that build. Enjoyed seeing your timeline of blaster builds

  • @randallbourque1321
    @randallbourque1321 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Vash pistol is my favorite. The amount of work that went into the mechanisms and the fact that it looks so real. Amazing work on everything else though. That Giant hand canon just does it for me.

  • @Justrex01
    @Justrex01 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool collection. Think I started following you guys in early 2019. My collection isn't as large as yours but it still makes me happy. Love going back and seeing how far I've come since then. My fave has to be the Big Boy nuke launcher. I remember being quite impressed with that build. Thanks for the memories, Bill!

  • @russelljohn1374
    @russelljohn1374 ปีที่แล้ว

    I nearly had a heart attack when you released the Vash revolver and I bought the files as I was walking back to my car from school and started printing it that night! It was my first big 3d printed prop and I'm totally in the same boat that I'd wanted one for years and now I do thanks to you! Thanks so much!

  • @davidfeston4370
    @davidfeston4370 ปีที่แล้ว

    The version you created from a gas-powered airsoft pistol is undoubtedly outstanding. It's remarkably simple to modify, making it an excellent starting point for anyone venturing into prop making.

  • @MonicaWomble
    @MonicaWomble ปีที่แล้ว

    The cricket blaster is my favorite. It’s so small, it I can just imagine carrying it around in my purse and the reactions it would get when it sees daylight!!😄 The lights in it are so awesome!

  • @blizatrex
    @blizatrex ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is a tie between your Replicant blaster because I made one and the Malcolm Reynolds Serenity pistol as the show has a special spot in my scifi heart..

  • @woodlanderstudios
    @woodlanderstudios ปีที่แล้ว

    I love blasters!!! I think the Rattler is my favorite! Though the Noisy Cricket is super cool as well. Amazing work!

  • @lmlmanonfire13
    @lmlmanonfire13 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Jim Raynor Revolver hits the sweet spot between space and cowboy for me. I always love a good sci-if revolver, and while I know people would say to go for Mal’s glorious golden glory, I just love the bolder (chunky? cartoonish?) dimensions of your Raynor piece. Love what you do!

  • @stayatfoamdadcreations8591
    @stayatfoamdadcreations8591 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aside from the rattler, in all its gorgeous glory, the Nuke Launcher build was so much fun to watch, I think it has to be my favorite.

  • @firespunalchemy
    @firespunalchemy ปีที่แล้ว

    it's tough because you always put so much love and care into your prop builds, but for me it has to be Vash's ridiculous giant revolver, partially because of my love of Trigun, but also because of all the awesome mechanical movement the gun has in your build!

  • @tomHeyerman
    @tomHeyerman ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved the District 9 rifle, it was such a cool and complicated build, and it turned out so good!

  • @wanderingent
    @wanderingent ปีที่แล้ว

    Gah, it's hard to pick just one! Mechanically the Bladerunner blaster and Stampede's revolver are both beautifully executed and I can tell they're both milestones for you on getting those parts to work so smoothly. I love the finish work you did on Rey's blaster - that dark chrome finish is just *chefs kiss*. But I believe my personal favorite is the Noisy Cricket. You were able to achieve the details in such a tiny form factor so well and that in combination with the mirror chrome finish and moving trigger + light is so wonderfully crisp. As someone currently building an R2D2, I am a sucker for a nice clean chrome finish.
    The rattler is a close favorite though. It's a perfect culmination of many of the skills you've gathered through the years and how you've really honed the craft of blaster making. Thanks Bill and Britt for everything you give to this community!

  • @scarcosplay
    @scarcosplay ปีที่แล้ว

    The LOVE AND PEACE! revolver is my favorite! I am so impressed that you got it to open, spin the chamber and click the hammer

  • @outonroad
    @outonroad ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I really like the Rattler from Starfield, watched the build right through and was amazed at the result!!

  • @Jetskigunner
    @Jetskigunner ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Boolean Gemini was always my favorite. It was really helpful when I started 3D modeling myself!

  • @tonythewopp
    @tonythewopp ปีที่แล้ว

    Stampede Revolver is my favorite. Love the clean lines and over sized.

  • @juanitawong
    @juanitawong ปีที่แล้ว

    They all look amazing. I don't know if one could pick just one, but I have to say I love the noisy cricket. It's so cute. Thanks for showing these projects.

  • @TacoTroubles
    @TacoTroubles ปีที่แล้ว

    Im blown away by how good the rattler came out. more so how quickly you guys were able to do it, i'd still be sketching it out in cad (poorly i might add)

  • @marcodierenfeldt9061
    @marcodierenfeldt9061 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its hard to find a favorite blaster in your wonderfull collection. I finally chose Rays Blaster, because I will build one myself as one of my next projects. Thank you for your contribution to my blaster addiction!

  • @justinhines433
    @justinhines433 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite is definitely your take on the Bladerunner pistol! Loved watching your decision making process as you worked through that one and how you had a story for your choices and how that fit into your world.

  • @muddy1052
    @muddy1052 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Vash the Stampede revolver from Trigun has to be my favourite. A great design from one of my favorite properties exicuted beautifully. Thanks for the years of commitment, and good taste!

  • @MDigitalProductions
    @MDigitalProductions ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been subbed since the n7 mass effect days, you inspire us so much Bill!

  • @crewalaska
    @crewalaska ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite is the replicant blaster. I made one and it makes me smile every time I see it.

  • @ftlfabrications
    @ftlfabrications ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So hard to pick one favorite but I gotta go with the noisy cricket! The Rattler is absolutely stunning!

  • @TheSmugglersRoom
    @TheSmugglersRoom ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the Rattler build Bill. So thrilled to see more content from you all. A pleasure as always!!

  • @SuperVoodude
    @SuperVoodude ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember getting the Foamsmith books as part of a cosplay Humble Bundle years ago and found the channel. But I never realized how much you've done before that. Gonna have to look back at the older videos and see your sculpting and casting.
    EDIT: Also couldn't contain my excitement when I saw Alton in the thumbnail. I thought you might have made a prop for Good Eats lol.

  • @zachtheanimator
    @zachtheanimator ปีที่แล้ว

    The noisy cricket will always have a special place in my heart. MIB was so big for me as a kid.

  • @Finixbird1
    @Finixbird1 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was so much fun to see all of these past projects, makes me feel so nostalgic! I found your vids back when you we're making the Mass Effect pistols and I still think the N7 Eagle is my favourite blaster of the bunch. My job has more recently kept me from spending as much time as i used to making things and painting stuff, but it's always a blast to watch what you make next and get inspired myself to try to use some of my time to paint and make things that inspire me! Thanks a bunch for bringing back these awesome memories

  • @childofthenite9244
    @childofthenite9244 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember taking two days to carefully cut out all the parts for the hand cannon out of foam using your template and then putting your video on repeat while I put it all together and painted it. I still have it on my shelf today

  • @devinson9063
    @devinson9063 ปีที่แล้ว

    Out of the blasters, I really love the amount of detail on the Blade Runner revolver and Rattler pistol. Definitely can’t wait to see what else you guys have in store!

  • @rreep470
    @rreep470 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent visual history. Love the Mass effect and Firefly builds

  • @Joseph.A.Creations
    @Joseph.A.Creations ปีที่แล้ว

    I love all of your blaster build. My favorite is the replicant blaster for sure.

  • @TheAyaReina
    @TheAyaReina ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s wild to think about how many of these I remember, and realise just how long I’ve been following you both and watching you make these amazing creations ❤ I literally still get so excited every time I get a notification that you’ve posted a new video, it’s such a special treat. I think my favourite is the Boolean Gemini, for that exact reason - every new episode I would sit down with my food and watch and learn and see the project come to life. It was so fascinating!!

  • @irishgoku
    @irishgoku ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing walk down memory lane, thanks for all the great projects past present and future love all your work and seeing all these just reminds me how much i love crafting and that without you guys out there lifting the curtain i would be nowhere near where i am now as a maker! Thanks again guys and see you soon on the next one

  • @scottmiller3554
    @scottmiller3554 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am going to have to say the noisy cricket stands out to me. The smaller props always have a higher degree of difficulty. Finding/creating tools small enough to bring out the detail and still make them crisp.
    Fantastic job!

  • @gbell9297
    @gbell9297 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vash's revolver is easily my favorite. I grew up on my dad's VHS tapes of the show. I found your channel through an SKS props video I think, and your video was what inspired me to start 3d printing. Whether I win the giveaway or not, thank you so much for demystifying prop-making as something so far out of reach. Your tips on prop making, painting techniques, etc. have helped me come a long way. I can't wait to see what you make next. Love and Peace!

  • @aggermane
    @aggermane ปีที่แล้ว

    Your skill and grit when tackling these fabrication challenges is really inspiring. All of these are very impressive. The replicant blaster is my favorite.

  • @RealAndySkibba
    @RealAndySkibba ปีที่แล้ว

    Such cool builds. Can't pick a favorite.

  • @JoeLeeD5
    @JoeLeeD5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm a browncoat, so I'm always going to choose Mal's Liberty Hammer, however, I love the mechanisms and look of Vash the Stampede's revolver

  • @zeddoverkill
    @zeddoverkill ปีที่แล้ว

    This was an amazing look at your pro-building journey, Bill. Thanks for sharing it with us! I've been watching for a long while, and remember watching many of these being built! I will say that for a favorite, it is a hard choice between the Replicant Blaster and the Trigun revolver, but like you, Trigun has a special place in my heart, so I will have to say Vash's revolver wins out for fave. You and Britt stay awesome, and keep doing what you do!

  • @laurencefrabotta1618
    @laurencefrabotta1618 ปีที่แล้ว

    Because of the added personal creativity involved, my favorite is your Blade Runner blaster. All of them of so good. Always enjoy your content

  • @theman5298
    @theman5298 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For me it's gotta be the blade runner blaster, it's a massive throwback and was one of the first props I tried to make. Been a great ride and learned lots from you.

    • @punishedprops
      @punishedprops  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bravo The Man! You've won our 3D printed Rattler. Please send an email to 'punishedprops at gmail dot com' so we can get your address and mail it out as soon as possible.

  • @emilyharper5810
    @emilyharper5810 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE them all!!! But partial to the Malcolm Reynolds Pistol. Have very much enjoyed seeing the progress you have made over the years and how you have ventured out into other mediums. Thanks for the retrospective!

  • @birwin
    @birwin ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great retrospective Bill. You’re an inspiration.

  • @VrangrRauthr
    @VrangrRauthr ปีที่แล้ว

    My personal favorite is the revolver from Trigun! I purchased your models and it was my first 3D printed prop. It’s an amazing build and one I was able to finish pretty convincingly with just rattle cans (after a LOT of sanding 😊). You truly inspired me, and I’ve done several more props since. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @chrislenahan8179
    @chrislenahan8179 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best one has to be the Fatboy launcher. Ive now seen all of your videos on this channel, and to see you and Brit's face light up when that thing was shot was second to none.
    Keep up the great work guys!

  • @MRgrimlock84
    @MRgrimlock84 ปีที่แล้ว

    Since bladerunner is one of my favorite films ever, I have to pick your replacant blaster. I've been wanting to build one for years!

  • @jemalexander8886
    @jemalexander8886 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not gonna lie this channel is the legitimate reason I didn't have to study for my product design a level haha. All the tools and materials and techniques I learnt here before even started the course. I appreciate all your hard work and I hope you have an incredible day❤

  • @buildingthemagic
    @buildingthemagic ปีที่แล้ว

    Still a massive fan of your Rey build after all this time - it’s just so perfect.

  • @metalcookie12
    @metalcookie12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Found your channel during the pandemic and was just amazed at how cool and accurate you can make these props look. One of the first videos I watched was the fallout fat man one and I thought it was awesome that you made it actually fire. Thanks for all the videos and I look forward to seeing what you'll make next!

  • @djbabyboitony
    @djbabyboitony ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the Blade Runner Blaster so much! It’s one of my favorite builds to go back and watch. Watching all your hard work come to fruition is always cool to see and the excitement you show when you finish a project never gets old. My favorite part of the gun though has to be how shiny you made it. I like shiny things

  • @ScottBourke
    @ScottBourke ปีที่แล้ว

    Favorite would have to be the Rey blaster as ive watched its associated videos so many times before finally jumping into molding and casting for kyself a few years ago. Great collection guys.

  • @LeonardChurch33
    @LeonardChurch33 ปีที่แล้ว

    The blade runner blaster is absolutely gorgeous with the cold-casting and the clear resin grips. Definitely my favorite. I still have the 3D print files I bought from you years ago and I've been dying to build one myself.

  • @alexstrickland5395
    @alexstrickland5395 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vash the Stampede revoler is one of my favorite's you have built. It was really cool to see how you built it out and troubleshoot fitment issues that arose. For Love and Peace

  • @aprilblackregentart6647
    @aprilblackregentart6647 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For my favorite, I will have to say the Fallout Nuke Launcher. All of the different engineering that went into that build was so inspiring and just fun to watch. The lauching mechanisms to the foam build up, and the paint! Watching the joy on your face testing it out with the mini nuke always makes me smile. Also, who doesn't love a giant launcher?! I rewatch this build often just because it's so much fun! But truth be told, I rewatch a lot of your builds just because I love the content, I swear I learn something new with each viewing.

  • @njmck01
    @njmck01 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the Unkempt Harold Series! It inspired me to try adding lights to my projects!

  • @donavanagrella2606
    @donavanagrella2606 ปีที่แล้ว

    Overall they are great, but my favorite is Rey’s blaster. The simple design and the metallic finish is amazing. Looking forward to the next 15 years of blaster making!!

  • @woejilliams
    @woejilliams ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the story behind all of them but the Rattler is my new favorite and a big leap for you in skill and execution!

  • @transmutedelf7453
    @transmutedelf7453 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vash's hand cannon is an all time fave.
    A regret I still have to this day is that I followed but forgot to back your kickstarter prop space blaster. It's how I first found out about you and have been following you ever since.

  • @tumbleweed8250
    @tumbleweed8250 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always loved your blade runner blaster but the noisy cricket will forever be my favorite blaster from one of my favorite movies.

  • @egm3037
    @egm3037 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vash's revolver would have to be my favorite. The fact that you were able to make a working trigger and cylinder mechanism inspired me to finish my own blaster build, the ace of spades from destiny

  • @tsirrom1
    @tsirrom1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really LOVE Reys blaster from Star Wars! I love the detail. Very realistic!❤

  • @jsather89
    @jsather89 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honestly, I've always been a huge fan of your various Mass Effect blasters. Loved the game and your videos were what convinced me to start trying things on my own!

  • @MadMajor1000
    @MadMajor1000 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would say the Malcolm Reynolds Pistol is my favorite since I made one myself two years after your video for it came out. I made it for my grandson when we went to the Steampunk Festival in Hannibal, MO in 2018.

  • @AltanBlu
    @AltanBlu ปีที่แล้ว

    My favourite would definitely be the Noisy Cricket. Small but packs alot of detail punch

  • @buissonland
    @buissonland ปีที่แล้ว

    My favourite is the Airsoft modification for the Destiny Handgun. Mixed Technics and new challenges !
    Keep the good work Bill ! Love from France !

  • @TekGeekDad
    @TekGeekDad ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely my favorite is the Replicate Bladerunner blaster. With all the molds and moving parts it is just incredible. Love that it took 6 months and many prototypes. Gives me hope for some of my projects that I have created multiple prototypes of but not yet reached success. ;)

  • @ianherriott8998
    @ianherriott8998 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the Unkempt Harold. I recently re-watched the series of videos for that build. With my limited selection of tools, working in foam is the most practical, so the methods used for this one are a good reference for my own future projects.

  • @Will_Sax
    @Will_Sax ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite is definitely Mal's pistol. I remember Bill making it seem so approachable to do in the video.

  • @johnydriessen6813
    @johnydriessen6813 ปีที่แล้ว

    Goombah Squad here. Been a fan for most of your journey (so far), but it's really cool to see it all laid out in a singular timeline! Of all the examples you laid out, I'd have to say Vash's Stampede is just simply a work of art.

  • @tygerstripes3752
    @tygerstripes3752 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant work, all of 'em. Just gorgeous. I'd have to pick Captain Mal's as my fave, but the Advanced Replicant Blaster would be a close second.

  • @coreypierce
    @coreypierce ปีที่แล้ว

    Your take on the Blade Runner blaster is and will always be my favorite of yours.

  • @StevenFeng
    @StevenFeng ปีที่แล้ว

    I love all of these but the Vash The Stampede Revolver is my favorite/most memorable one as it helped me get through Covid as well. Love all your videos and your positive energy/ attitude Bill! God bless and can't wait to see more from you!

  • @CurtSlaten
    @CurtSlaten ปีที่แล้ว

    I know it's not the flashiest, but the Firefly revolver is still my favorite. All the people who tried it on their own and sent in photos was great. The Rey's blaster giveaway at the con was pretty cool too.